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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Towson summit plans to fix Maryland's skilled trades shortage
  • Where Towson Hot Bagel ranks among Baltimore's best breakfast sandwiches
  • How Towson University helps keep Baltimore's Koreatown stories alive

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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Towson Growth Summit Panel Explores the Keys to Closing the Skilled Trades Gap (towsontorch.com) — Local leaders recently met at Goucher College for the Towson Growth Summit: Skilled Trades Edition, tackling how to close Maryland's construction and trades worker gap. Panelists from Towson-based Stanley Black & Decker, Whiting-Turner, MCCEI and Goucher emphasized improving jobsite conditions, recruiting more women, and deepening partnerships with Baltimore County schools, with Whiting-Turner's planned headquarters on Goucher's campus highlighted as a model for education-industry collaboration.
   

2. Baltimore Beat picks 2026 (baltimorebeat.com) — If you're craving a great breakfast sandwich close to home, Towson Hot Bagel's Allegheny Avenue shop is highlighted for its airy, fresh-baked bagels and customizable egg-and-cheese creations. The wider guide also spotlights standout pasta, hot dogs, cookies, salads, fried fish, frozen desserts, Thai and West African spots across Baltimore, giving Towson residents plenty of nearby dining ideas.
   

3. Baltimore Koreatown — Historic Korean Restaurants Keep Tradition Alive (koreadaily.com) — Towson residents are connected to Baltimore's historic Koreatown through Towson University's Asian Arts & Culture Center, which co-hosts the annual Asia North Exhibition and Festival celebrating that community's legacy. The article traces how Korean immigrants built a vibrant restaurant scene around Station North, highlights long‑running spots like Jong Kak and Kong Pocha, and explains how these eateries balance tradition with attracting new, diverse diners today.
   

4. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense, penalties and Minter role following win over Titans (baltimorepositive.com) — Ravens analysts from Towson-based WNST break down Baltimore's defense after the win over Tennessee, arguing it looks more average than dominant despite holding the Titans to 18 points. They worry about penalties, inconsistent tackling, limited pass rush and late-game lapses, especially with Lamar Jackson's health uncertain before Sunday night's trip to Atlanta.
   

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